CatCafe Lounge, Los Angeles' only nonprofit cat cafe, is making its comeback on Venice Beach this Saturday with a grand reopening, just months after a sudden rent increase pushed it out of its former Westside home. Supporters quickly rallied, raising roughly $38,000 to cover relocation and renovations, and the new space will once again offer play-and-adopt sessions alongside an on-site coffee program. The cafe’s new address is 114 Washington Blvd, where guests can book 70-minute lounge sessions with dozens of adoptable cats.
As reported by LAmag, founder Kristi Labrenz called being forced out “heartbreaking” and said community support “turned what felt like a loss into an incredible new beginning.” The outlet notes that supporters met a $38,000 fundraising goal in about two weeks to cover relocation and renovation costs. According to LAmag, presale passes sold ahead of the reopening include a visit within three months plus a complimentary drink, a tote, a sticker pack, and cat treats, and kids aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult during visits.
What to Expect at the Lounge
Per CatCafe Lounge's website, a typical visit runs about 70 minutes in a room with roughly 20–30 adoptable felines, and the nonprofit says it has helped thousands of cats find homes since first opening in 2018. Reservations for weekday and weekend visits are already open on the cafe’s booking page, and the on-site cafe helps fund the rescue work that keeps adoptions moving. The site also lists membership and private-party options for people who want to support the rescue beyond a single visit.
Why the Move Matters for Rescue Work
The weekend opening also marks a partnership with the Animal Wellness Foundation, according to LAmag, while the foundation describes its Marina del Rey clinic and rescue programs on its website. The Animal Wellness Foundation provides medical care and low-cost veterinary services that can support shelters and rescue partners, and pairing that capacity with CatCafe’s adoption-first model could speed care for animals that need treatment before they can be placed. Local volunteers and donor-funded renovations mean the program can resume taking in at-risk cats quickly.
Tickets, presale passes, and the cafe’s reservation calendar are available through the organization’s social channels and its booking portal. For the latest hours, pricing, and membership details, visit the cafe’s reservation page on CatCafe Lounge’s site.
